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Need a warm grey bathroom paint - can anyone help?

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miggleswiff · 10/02/2017 10:37

I have got some tester pots from Wickes and Dulux. I quite like "light rain" from Wickes but it is so hard to see the effect on the entire room when you just paint a test splodge on the wall!

I'm worrying that it will look cold, and too blue, but I really can't tell this from a little splodge on the wall.

Has anyone used Wickes "light rain" or have any recommendations for a lightish grey paint that has warm tones?

Thank you!

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miggleswiff · 10/02/2017 18:50

Hopeful bump even though probably the most boring thread ever...

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TupperwareTat · 10/02/2017 18:51

A lot of people on here suggest Timeless, a light off white I think.

lashy · 10/02/2017 23:24

I have F&B Cornforth White modern emulsion in a West facing bathroom and it's wonderful!

Trethew · 11/02/2017 00:03

Don't paint a little splodge on the wall. Paint the biggest piece of paper you can find and try it in different places around the room. Much easier to see how it will look in the different lights, and you can keep it to try in other rooms

totallyrandom · 12/02/2017 22:08

Dulux dusted moss 2 is a lovely grey, not cold. Similar to F & B cornforth white I think.

Goosegettingfat · 12/02/2017 23:00

Ziggy by valspar or goose feathers (rather moreof a greige but v nice) also by valspar

ShortLass · 13/02/2017 16:44

Lining paper is good for what Trethew suggests.

cakeforksareleftist · 26/02/2017 14:40

I used this and was pleasantly surprised. Give me a shout if you'd like a photo of the bathroom

www.wilko.com/kitchen+bathroom-paint/wilko-bathroom-mid-sheen-emulsion-paint-pearl-grey-25l/invt/0273639

justaweeone · 26/02/2017 15:02

Cake I'm afraid the link doesn't work
I'm looking for a similar colour
Please can I see a pic of your bathroom

cakeforksareleftist · 26/02/2017 15:40

Sorry to hear that you couldn't view the link. It was Wilko Bathroom Mid Sheen Emulsion Paint Pearl Grey 2.5L

Photos taken in natural light. Though it's become rather grotty here now.

Need a warm grey bathroom paint - can anyone help?
Need a warm grey bathroom paint - can anyone help?
Sweetpea302 · 26/02/2017 15:48

I've got Crown Cloud Burst on walls around my house and am so happy with it. It looks really clean, but also warm. I think it's magic! Depending on the size of your bathroom you might want to combine it with a wall or two in bright white too (in case it's too dark).

justaweeone · 26/02/2017 16:14

Thanks cake
It looks lovely!!

cakeforksareleftist · 26/02/2017 16:16

You're very welcome Just

bojorojo · 26/02/2017 19:28

I think Elephants Breath by F and B is a warm grey. Or Purbeck Stone. Their web site gives ideas for red based "warm" colours which give a cosier feel.

HomeExtender · 26/02/2017 21:25

Sulus Polished Pebble is a lovely warm grey. Am going to paint my son's bedroom in it.

Itis6oclocksomewhere · 26/02/2017 21:32

Another vote for polished pebble. Just used it in my bathroom today and it is gorgeous. I have little bursts of happiness whenever I go in there! Smile
It did used to be 80s pink and gold which is why I am a tad over excited about a paint colour.

ShowMeWhatYouGot · 27/02/2017 09:00

Pebble shore dulux

Need a warm grey bathroom paint - can anyone help?
Afishcalledchips · 27/02/2017 09:12

I got some paint mixed by Leyland, the woman was really helpful explaining about red based greys, and blue based ones. They had special charts with them on, if you've got a local one. The paint isn't cheap but it's good quality and can be watered down a bit. We just bought a tester (250ml, about £4 iirc) to do a small area.
That said, I really like the Wilko one, I'd seen it in the shop and considered it, now I've seen it looking lovely on cake's wall, I'll probably get that to paint the rest of the room.

jenks81 · 27/02/2017 09:19

Another vote for Dulux Polished Pebble.

HomeExtender · 27/02/2017 09:59

Obviously sulus was supposed to read dulux. Grrrr autocorrect. LOL.

Alwayscheerful · 27/02/2017 12:01

Farrow and ball Cornfiorth White, clean looking warm grey, (no shades of green) .

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